A strong low pressure system moved through Nebraska overnight with high winds affecting the area behind the passing cold front. Northwesterly winds of 35-45 mph with gusts to 60 mph caused low visibility due to blowing dust in isolated areas.  The low visibility caused a multi-vehicle pile-up on Interstate 80 about 6 miles west of North Platte.  The accident occurred at 2:05 pm and involved 5 semis and 3 cars. Three semis and 2 cars were engulfed in flames. The accident claimed 3 lives (indirect fatalities) and injured 4 (indirect). West bound lanes on Interstate 80 were closed for 4 hours and east bound lanes on Interstate 80 were closed for 10 hours.

High Wind in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 10-MAR-05 09:30:00 to 10-MAR-05 19:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 40 MS
Property damage: 500K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in BLAINE, NEBRASKA
From 10-MAR-05 09:30:00 to 10-MAR-05 19:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 40 ES
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in BOYD, NEBRASKA
From 10-MAR-05 09:30:00 to 10-MAR-05 19:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 40 ES
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in GARFIELD, NEBRASKA
From 10-MAR-05 09:30:00 to 10-MAR-05 19:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 40 ES
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in GRANT, NEBRASKA
From 10-MAR-05 09:30:00 to 10-MAR-05 19:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 40 ES
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in HAYES, NEBRASKA
From 10-MAR-05 09:30:00 to 10-MAR-05 19:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 40 ES
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in ARTHUR, NEBRASKA
From 10-MAR-05 10:30:00 to 10-MAR-05 20:00:00 (MST)
Magnitude: 40 ES
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in CUSTER, NEBRASKA
From 10-MAR-05 09:30:00 to 10-MAR-05 19:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 40 MS
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in EASTERN CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 10-MAR-05 09:30:00 to 10-MAR-05 19:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 40 MS
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in FRONTIER, NEBRASKA
From 10-MAR-05 09:30:00 to 10-MAR-05 19:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 40 ES
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in LOGAN, NEBRASKA
From 10-MAR-05 09:30:00 to 10-MAR-05 19:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 40 ES
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in LOUP, NEBRASKA
From 10-MAR-05 09:30:00 to 10-MAR-05 19:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 40 ES
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in MCPHERSON, NEBRASKA
From 10-MAR-05 09:30:00 to 10-MAR-05 19:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 40 ES
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in DEUEL, NEBRASKA
From 10-MAR-05 10:30:00 to 10-MAR-05 20:00:00 (MST)
Magnitude: 40 ES
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in GARDEN, NEBRASKA
From 10-MAR-05 10:30:00 to 10-MAR-05 20:00:00 (MST)
Magnitude: 40 ES
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in BROWN, NEBRASKA
From 10-MAR-05 09:30:00 to 10-MAR-05 19:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 40 MS
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in CHASE, NEBRASKA
From 10-MAR-05 09:30:00 to 10-MAR-05 19:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 40 MS
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in PERKINS, NEBRASKA
From 10-MAR-05 09:30:00 to 10-MAR-05 19:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 40 ES
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in THOMAS, NEBRASKA
From 10-MAR-05 09:30:00 to 10-MAR-05 19:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 40 MS
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in WESTERN CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 10-MAR-05 09:30:00 to 10-MAR-05 19:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 40 ES
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in ROCK, NEBRASKA
From 10-MAR-05 09:30:00 to 10-MAR-05 19:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 40 ES
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in SHERIDAN, NEBRASKA
From 10-MAR-05 10:30:00 to 10-MAR-05 20:00:00 (MST)
Magnitude: 40 ES
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in HOLT, NEBRASKA
From 10-MAR-05 09:30:00 to 10-MAR-05 19:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 40 MS
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in HOOKER, NEBRASKA
From 10-MAR-05 09:30:00 to 10-MAR-05 19:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 40 ES
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in KEITH, NEBRASKA
From 10-MAR-05 09:30:00 to 10-MAR-05 19:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 40 MS
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in KEYA PAHA, NEBRASKA
From 10-MAR-05 09:30:00 to 10-MAR-05 19:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 40 ES
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in WHEELER, NEBRASKA
From 10-MAR-05 09:30:00 to 10-MAR-05 19:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 40 ES
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC